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Channel 4 documentary blames celebrities for sexualisation of society

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6 May 2012

A new Channel 4 documentary blames celebrities for the sexualisation of society. 'More Sex Please, We're British' follows the staff at online sex toy retailer, Lovehoney.co.uk over five months as they prepare to launch a new sex toy and co-owner…

Cheryl Cole lands talk show?

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3 Jan 2012

Cheryl Cole is set to land her own talk show. The 'Parachute' hitmaker - who was sacked as a judge on the US 'X Factor' after just a few days on the panel and declined an offer to return to the UK programme - has reportedly been offered a deal with…

Ricky Gervais to sign Channel 4 deal

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21 Dec 2011

Ricky Gervais is set to sign a deal with Channel 4. The 50-year-old comic has filmed a pilot for a new sitcom for the network and is said to be "very pleased" with the show, which has a working title of 'Derek'. Channel 4 chief Jay hunt is…

Mark-Francis Vandelli 'in talks for Channel 4 show'

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29 Nov 2011

Mark-Francis Vandelli is in talks with Channel 4 to front his own fashion show. The 'Made In Chelsea' star - who has been working on a jewellery range on the E4 show alongside co-star Amber Atherton - admitted the time has come for him to move away…

Cheryl Cole to host new fashion show

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5 Oct 2011

Cheryl Cole is set to host a new Channel 4 fashion show. The Girls Aloud beauty - who was recently linked to a role on new BBC One talent show 'The Voice' - is set to move on from her US 'X Factor' firing earlier this year by fronting the new…

Deal or No Deal to go live

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15 Sep 2011

'Deal or No Deal' is to be broadcast live for the first time. The Channel 4 game show - hosted by Noel Edmonds and sees contestants trying to beat the banker by opening a series of boxes with different amounts of money in - will air live for two…

Jay Duffy reveals 'awkward' Hollyoaks relationship

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28 Jul 2011

'Hollyoaks' Declan Brady will struggle to get close to his father in the Channel 4 soap. Jay Duffy - the 15-year-old son of Boyzone and 'Coronation Street' star Keith Duffy - plays the son of bad boy gangster Brendan (Emmett J. Scanlan) and Eileen…

Gok Wan's How To Look Good Naked shelved by bosses

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27 Jul 2011

Gok Wan's 'How To Look Good Naked' has been axed by Channel 4. The makeover show - which sees the flamboyant stylist attempt to rebuild women's self-esteem through fashion - has come to an end after five years as Gok has taken on a number of other…

Channel 4 launches Come Date With Me

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21 Jul 2011

Channel 4 are launching a new 'Come Dine With Me' spin-off show. 'Come Date With Me' will follow the same format as the original series - which is narrated by Dave Lamb - with four contestants hosting a dinner party in a bid to win a cash prize, but…

Channel 4 axe Campus

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29 Jun 2011

Channel 4 has axed 'Campus' after just one series. The comedy - which was written by 'Green Wing' creator Victoria Pile and starred Andy Nyman and Dolly Wells - focused on the staff and students at the fictional Kirke University, with Nyman playing…

Party-loving dwarf documentary to hit TV

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9 Jun 2011

A new series about party-loving dwarves is set to become a huge hit. Channel 4's latest programme 'Seven Dwarves' - which follows the lives of seven dwarves as they lived together in a 'Big Brother'-style house while they prepared for a 'Snow White…

Channel 4 to launch British Family Guy and new drama from Charlie Brooker

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12 May 2011

Channel 4 is to launch a British version of 'Family Guy'. The "edgy" cartoon - entitled 'Happy Families' - will be made by the same people behind 'The Simpsons Movie' and will follow the lives of a typical suburban family living in the UK. 'Happy…

Big Fat Gypsy Christmas commissioned by Channel 4

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12 May 2011

Channel 4 are planning a 'Big Fat Gypsy' Christmas special. The show - which follows the lives of the travelling community - was a huge hit when it was aired earlier this year and now bosses want a festive version, which focuses on how gypsies…

Fern Britton's chat show axed by Channel 4

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11 May 2011

Fern Britton's chat show 'Fern' has been axed by Channel 4. The former 'This Morning' host - who launched the series at the end of March - will not see her talk show returning to screens "in the current form". According to Digital Spy, Channel 4…

Fern fails to reach one million viewers

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9 Apr 2011

Fern Britton's new chat show could be facing a revamp because of disappointing ratings. The Channel 4 programme 'Fern' has taken over from Paul O'Grady's chat show after he left the channel for ITV and although bosses are impressed with Fern's…

Hollyoaks: The Sitcom?

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17 Mar 2011

'Hollyoaks' star Bronagh Waugh has written a sitcom. The Irish actress - who plays loudmouth Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap - revealed her own comedy series was commissioned by the BBC before she joined the cast of 'Hollyoaks', but had to be…

Violent gypsy lives to be featured on DVD

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28 Feb 2011

An X rated spin-off of 'Big Fat Gyspy Weddings' focusing on the gypsies' violent sex lives is to be released on DVD. Previously unseen footage of the travellers being grilled about their love lives on the Channel 4 show - which documents their…

Channel 4 to launch dwarf reality series

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25 Feb 2011

Channel 4 is to document the lives of seven dwarf actors in a brand new reality series. Following the success of 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings', the broadcaster has decided to launch an even more outrageous documentary which will feature the "tears…

Channel 4 'inundated' with Big Fat Gypsy requests

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23 Feb 2011

Channel 4 has been inundated with requests from travellers to star in the next series of 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings'. The show - which follows the lives of gypsies in the run-up to their extravagant wedding days - has been one of the network's…

Famous and Fearless axed

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21 Feb 2011

New reality show 'Famous and Fearless' has been axed after just one series. Channel 4 bosses reportedly made the decision not to commission a second series of the programme - fronted by Chris Evans - because it wasn't "fearless" enough to draw in the…

Big Fat Gypsy Payout?

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18 Feb 2011

Travellers' groups are hoping to sue Channel 4 for tarnishing their image with its 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings' series. The show - which has attracted more than eight million viewers each week with its portrayal of the community's over-the-top nuptials…

Big Fat Gypsy Funerals?

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16 Feb 2011

Channel 4 bosses are planning a spin-off of 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings', which will focus on funerals. The show - which documents traveller girls' big days, including their over-the-top dresses and huge cakes - has been the network's highest-rating…

Fern Britton lands Channel 4 chat show

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2 Feb 2011

Fern Britton has been given her own chat show. The TV host - who quit ITV1 daytime series 'This Morning' two years ago - has been given the coveted hour-long 5pm slot by Channel 4 after impressing bosses with a trial episode last year. Fern, 53…

Channel 5 close to Big Brother deal

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31 Jan 2011

'Big Brother' is set to return to TV screens later this year. The reality TV show was axed by Channel 4 last summer after 10 years and 11 series but now Channel 5 bosses are set to finalise a deal with producers to bring it back. A source told the…

Cher Lloyd and Shayne Ward for Gypsy Wedding show?

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31 Jan 2011

Channel 4 are planning a celebrity version of 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding'. Bosses at the network have been so impressed with the ratings their fly-on-the-wall show about traveller life has pulled in, they want to do spin-off programme which would…

Peep Show's David Mitchell speaks out over new series premiering online

Series 7 Episode 1 now screening at 4oD

22 Nov 2010

In the run up to the new series of Peep Show, David Mitchell has been left defending himself after expressing his disappointment at the decision to release the first episode online, prior to its TV premiere. Series seven of the comedy starring David…

Chris Evans returning to Channel 4

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18 Nov 2010

Chris Evans is to return to Channel 4 to host an extreme sports TV show. The former 'TFI Friday' presenter - who was originally scrapped from the channel 10 years ago when his viewing figures fell - will front new celebrity sports programme 'Famous…

Channel 4 developing new music talent show

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5 Nov 2010

Channel 4 is developing a new music series for unsigned talent with website Bobcom. The TV channel is developing the four-part series with the website - which provides a forum for new and undiscovered artists to get together and debate or sell their…

Jonathan Ross scoops Channel 4 gig

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4 Nov 2010

Jonathan Ross has landed his first job since quitting the BBC in July. The legendary TV host will front a three-hour Channel 4 special, which gives a countdown of Britain's all-time favourite toys. Viewers will then be encouraged to vote for their…

Blipfoto, Channel 4, NTS and Scottish Screen launch photography competition

7 Jan 2010

With the New Year’s resolutions now in full swing, daily photo blogging community Blipfoto has teamed up with Channel 4, the National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Screen to create a unique international photography competition. With followers and…

Sighthill - The Estate

9 Jul 2009

A new Channel 4 series of short films seeks to dispel the myths surrounding one of Glasgow’s most notorious housing estates. Kirstin Innes meets the director.

Sighthill - The Estate: episode guide

9 Jul 2009

Sifiso Forced to leave Zimbabwe because she opposed Robert Mugabe, Sifiso has been living in Sighthill for four years, watching her children grow up with broad Glasgow accents, and worrying about their sense of identity. Episode 1: My Home. Airs Mon…

Richard and Judy to leave Channel 4 for UKTV

17 Apr 2008

After announcing their departure from Channel 4 after seven years, it has been announced that daytime TV stars Richard and Judy are to sign with the UKTV network. Available only through satellite and freeview, the UKTV channels include Dave and UKTV…

Elvis gets his own chat show

10 Apr 2008

Costello makes a Spectacle of himself for Elton Elvis Costello has been signed to Elton John’s Rocket Pictures, and will interview celebrities for a new show. Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... is likely to be broadcast on Channel 4. Some of the…

Channel 4 series Skins to host arena at Rock Ness

17 Mar 2008

Rock Ness has announced there will be a Skins Live arena at the Scottish music festival this year. The arena is a collaboration between Channel 4 and the festival, with the popular drama series playing host to thousands of music fans in their own…

Countdown celebrates 25 years on air

2 Nov 2007

A host of famous Countdown fans have sent personal greetings to the Channel 4 show, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary today (2/11). Prime Minister Gordon Brown congratulated the teatime quiz, which was the first show to air on Channel 4 when…